precious in WordNet English dictionary

1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
   "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"
   cherished  precious  treasured  wanted 
   
2. obviously contrived to charm
   "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"
   cute  precious 
   
3. of high worth or cost
   "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
   precious 
   
4. held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
   "a valued friend"; "precious memories"
   valued  precious 
   

1. extremely
   "there is precious little time left"
   precious  preciously  precious  preciously